The Escape of Jonah
U.S. Premiere of an exciting new work by Israeli composer Matti Kovler
Join Boston University’s Program for Scripture and the Arts, The Jewish Cultural Endowment and the Boston University Humanities Foundation as we present The Escape of Jonah, an oratorio written by Matti Kovler, a Russian-born Israeli composer.
This work of music theater retells the story of the biblical prophet Jonah from the point of view of a modern immigrant, bringing together the sounds of a nine-piece band, choir, soloists and electronics. Written by Matti Kovler and directed by Michael Rotenstein, the oratorio retells the story of the prophet Jonah, from today’s point of view. The English libretto was written by Janice Silverman Rebibo, inspired by Sivan Beskin’s original poem.
The concert will also feature an additional work by Kovler: Here Comes Messiah!, scored for soprano and chamber ensemble, directed by Masha Nemirovsky, libretto by Janice Silverman Rebibo.
A conversation with the composer and a reception will follow the performance. Presented with support from the The Other Within, a Jewish Studies Faculty Initiative at BU. Free and open to the public.
Location: BU College of Fine Arts, Concert Hall
Time/Date: March 1, 2011, 7pm
Digital Press Kit for the Escape of Jonah
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Matti Kovler’s Here Comes Messiah! from Sarah Fylak on Vimeo.